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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.97, 242.99 and 93.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.97, 242.99 and 93.50 is: 140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.97 : 242.99 = 93.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.97/242.99 = 93.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.97x = 242.99 × 93.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.97x = 22,719.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,719.57/161.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.27

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